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We have an unrivalled track record helping claimants, defendants, interested parties or intervening third parties in administrative and public law issues across a variety of proceedings, including judicial review, tribunal proceedings, governmental and other inquiries, disciplinary proceedings involving public bodies and statutory appeal work.
Our knowledge in both public law and financial services disciplinary work distinguishes us from other the firm. We therefore have continued to have clients on both sides of the fence in professional discipline work, acting for leading professional bodies such as the Financial Reporting Council, ACCA and CIMA as well as individuals and the firm involved in disciplinary proceedings. It is notable that we have long - standing clients in this practice area who instruct us repeatedly on various matters, demonstrating not only our experience in this area but also the high standards of our client service. We believe we are the leading the firm in large scale disciplinary cases in the accountancy sector.
We are also active in professional circles in this area our senior partners are members of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers and members of the team regularly attend and speak at external disciplinary conferences.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a specialist practice noted for advising on regulatory matters relating to the financial and accountancy sectors. The firm acts for professional bodies such as the FRC and ACCA, as well as individuals and firms involved in disciplinary proceedings. It is also adept at advising on cases involving criminal proceedings brought against regulated professionals.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented a former partner of Clyde & Co in an investigation by the SRA. The investigation resulted in a disciplinary trial in which it was alleged that the partner had breached the Money Laundering Regulations in connection with their work for a Middle Eastern client.
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They stand out for the quality of the partners and fee earners working on the cases. They are exceptional.
They are our preferred solicitors for high-value complex defence matters.
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William Glassey has extensive experience representing firms and individuals facing regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions. This experience extends to handling matters before the SRA, SDT and FCA.
William Glassey is very good tactically and is very proactive.
Will is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable, provides sound advice and is extremely responsive.
Professional Discipline
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William Glassey
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